NetEase Veteran Raises $100 Million, Backs Gaming Royalty for ‘Star-Wars’-Led Comeback

Great information was introduced right this moment. Simon Zhu has began a brand new firm that has raised about 100 million {dollars} to assist creatives carry their dream video games to life. I obtained to know Simon at NetEase, and I actually respect his ardour for video video games and his dedication to giving creatives the house and assets to construct their ardour tasks. I’m excited to see his ardour discover a house at his new holding firm, GreaterThan Group.

The first in a collection of recreation studios is Arcanaut Studios, led by Casey Hudson. He is engaged on Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic, introduced on the Game Awards in December. I’ve identified Casey for a few years, and we labored collectively at BioWare. He is an distinctive Game Director, and I’m trying ahead to enjoying the following Star Wars recreation set within the Old Republic timeline. If anybody can create the successor to Knights of the Old Republic, Casey can.

Another studio that was talked about was Bullet Farm, run by David Vonderhaar. I obtained to know them whereas working at NetEase, and I’m additionally trying ahead to enjoying their shooter when it comes out.

With all of the dangerous information that we’ve seen prior to now few years, it’s good to get a bit of fine information for our trade.

It is nice to see that Simon Zhu by no means gave up on his imaginative and prescient of making a spot for knowledgeable, passionate recreation builders to construct their dream tasks.

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